Eintracht Frankfurt vs Plzen Prediction 26 Sep 2024

⚽ Europa League - League phase - Round 1 Preview

📅 26 Sep 2024

⏰ 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Deutsche Bank Park (Frankfurt)

Eintracht Frankfurt returns to the UEFA Europa League for the first time since their victorious 2021/22 campaign, entering the competition in high spirits after three consecutive Bundesliga wins. Their recent 2-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach further boosts their confidence ahead of this clash with Czech side Viktoria Plzeň, whom they’ve never faced before. Frankfurt has a solid home record in the competition, remaining unbeaten since March 2020 (W2, D4), though they’ve only won one of their last three opening group matches on home soil. While their overall form at Deutsche Bank Park has been strong, they’ll be wary of a potential slow start.

Plzeň arrives in Frankfurt after battling through four qualifying matches to reach the group stage, all of which were decided by one-goal margins with the winner coming after halftime. They currently sit third in the Czech First League but suffered a 3-0 defeat to Slavia Prague in their most recent outing. Although they reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League last season, their record against German sides is concerning, with zero wins in eight encounters (D1, L7), including four away losses, each featuring at least three goals conceded.

Where to watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs Plzen?

📺 Link to watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs Plzen Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Hugo Larsson (Eintracht Frankfurt): Scored the opener against Gladbach and has netted all four of his goals between the 25th and 40th minute this season, all at home.
• Pavel Šulc (Plzeň): Has scored five goals in eight league games this season, with his last four strikes coming between the 40th and 65th minute.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Eintracht Frankfurt has not lost a home match in the Europa League since March 2020 (W2, D4).
• Viktoria Plzeň has lost all four away matches against German clubs, conceding three or more goals each time.
• Frankfurt has received fewer than three yellow cards in all five of their competitive games this season.

💡 Eintracht Frankfurt vs Plzen Prediction

Eintracht Frankfurt's home dominance in the Europa League and Plzeň's poor record against German teams make the hosts strong favorites for this encounter. Plzeň's defensive vulnerabilities, especially away from home, suggest a high-scoring game. Expect Frankfurt to secure a 3-1 victory, with Hugo Larsson likely to play a key role.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Plzen Betting Tips

• Eintracht Frankfurt to win
• Over 2.5 goals
• Both teams to score